Hurricane Irene threatens US east coast - in pictures

Hurricane Irene threatens US east coast - in pictures

The east coast of America is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irene. North Carolina has already issued a mandatory evacuation notice for all tourists, and officials are considering whether to evacuate low-lying areas of Manhattan.

Friday 26 August 2011 06.17 EDT
First published on Friday 26 August 2011 06.17 EDT

Dare County, North Carolina: Towns such as Nags Head, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills have ordered a mandatory evacuation of all tourists.